Some patients may notice results within a few weeks, while it may take longer for others
What to Eat (and Limit) if You're Taking a GLP-1 and Have Type 2 Diabetes That can be a good thing for your blood sugar level (fewer big meals means fewer blood sugar spikes), but it can also introduce an additional challenge: eating enough nutrients to protect your heart health, muscle mass, and metabolic health
Gastrointestinal Effects (most common) GI symptoms are the most frequent adverse effects and occur in a dose-dependent manner, typically within 48 hours of initiation or dose escalation
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Here is what it does: Tells your pancreas to release insulin, which lowers blood sugar Slows how fast your food leaves your stomach, so you feel full longer Sends signals to your brain to reduce feelings of hunger Some weight-loss and diabetes medications are called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which means they copy this natural hormone and boost its effects